Tokyo 2020

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SPORTS

25-Year Old Olympic Star Agnes Tirop Found Dead

Former 10 Kilometre women's road race World Record Holder Agnes Tirop is dead. The talented long-distance runner's body was found at her home...

The sponsorship will cater for internet during the entire event including connectivity at the fully kitted media centre and media tribune.
SPORTS

Ksh66.5M Safaricom Sponsorship Boosts World Athletics U20 Championships

Safaricom on 13th August announced a Ksh66.5 million sponsorship for the World Athletics Under 20 Championships, scheduled to take place from 17th  to 22nd August...

Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir wins the women's marathon final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Sapporo on August 7, 2021. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
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Kenya Tourism Board Eyes Athletes for Long-Term Deal

Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) will identify areas of collaboration with Kenyan athletes to promote the country as a tourism destination. KTB CEO Dr Betty...

World Marathon record holder and Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge is considered one of the world's most marketable athletes. [Photo/ Nike]
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Inside Kipchoge’s Multi-Million Dollar International Business

Thanks to Eliud Kipchoge and Peres Jepchirchir's exploits in the Men's and Women's Marathons respectively, Kenya's national anthem was the last to be...

Draped in the Kenyan flag, Faith Kipyegon soaks in the moment after winning Gold in the Women's 1500m race on August 6, 2021 at the Tokyo Olympic games. Many Kenyan-born athletes represent different countries for various reasons. [Photo/ @Olympics]
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Price of Allegiance: The Millions Kenyans Earn Representing Other Countries

It has become the norm to see Kenyan-born athletes line up for other nations at major competitions around the world. They're represented on...

Eliud Kipchoge shattered “the last barrier to modern athletics” by running a marathon in under two hours in October 2019 in Vienna, Austria.
MEDIASPORTS

Kipchoge: The Last Milestone Lands on Showmax Ahead of Tokyo 2020

“I’ve already run a world record, which is two hours, one minute and 39 seconds. We wanted to make history and inspire the...

Mark Otieno sprints with Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa after the telco unveiled a sponsorship for the Tokyo Olympics-bound athlete in Nairobi, Kenya on July 13, 2021.
SPORTS

Mark Otieno Lands Ksh1M Deal After Borrowing Spikes to Qualify for Olympics

Safaricom has announced a KES 1 million sponsorship for sprinter Mark Otieno’s campaign during this year’s Tokyo Olympic Games that will take place from 23rd July. The 28-year-old athlete...

Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohammed poses with Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa after the company unveiled a Ksh20 million sponsorship for the Kenyan Olympics team.
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Safaricom Unveils Ksh20M Sponsorship for Kenya’s Olympics Team

Safaricom on Friday, July 9 announced a KES 20 million sponsorship for the team that will represent Kenya at the Tokyo Olympics. The funds...

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Two Months for the Price of One: Showmax Pro Entices Sports Lovers

After 50 matches, across 11 European cities, the UEFA Euro 2020 is coming to an end as Italy and England face off in the finals at...